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1. Review two different screening tests for Lynch Syndrome
2. Recognize the actions needed to identify lynch syndrome
3. Explain the therapeutic importance of microsatellite instability in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

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1. What are conceivable next steps in managing this patient?
2. How does the molecular biology of mucosal melanoma vary from cutaneous melanoma?
3. What factors would guide subsequent treatment options?

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1. What additional testing should the patient undergo?
2. Will the results of genetic testing help guide prognosis in this patient?
3. Will the results of genetic testing help determine what treatment would work best for the patient?

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1. Describe patterns of response and progression in metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer
2. Discuss common molecular alterations in prostate cancer
3. Recognize conditions in which immunotherapy is a treatment option in prostate cancer

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1. Explain the recent changes in the management of patients with recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC).
2. Describe the role of NGS in the management of patients with R/M HNSCC.
3. Explain the extent and type of...